Greenland: Migration

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Greenland: Migration
Directed by Ric Roman Waugh
Written by
Produced by
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Music by David Buckley
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Distributed by Lionsgate
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$90 million [1]

Greenland: Migration is an upcoming American post-apocalyptic survival thriller film directed by Ric Roman Waugh and written by Chris Sparling and Mitchell LaFortune. It is a sequel to the 2020 film Greenland , and will be released in 2025 by Lionsgate. [2]

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Synopsis

"The survived Garrity family must leave the safety of the Greenland bunker and embark on a perilous journey across the decimated wasteland of Europe to find a new home." [3] [4]

Cast

Production

In June 2021, it was announced a sequel titled Greenland: Migration was in development, and the following month, STX acquired the worldwide distribution rights for the film at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival for $75 million [5] and agreed to give the sequel a $65 million budget. It was put into bankruptcy protection, [6] the cast returned, and while Morena Baccarin was initially reluctant, she eventually agreed to return for the sequel. [7] In May 2024, Lionsgate acquired the United States distribution rights for the film.

Filming

Principal photography began on April 29, 2024, in Alton, Hampshire, United Kingdom and Iceland. [8] [9] The project wrapped in July 2024. [10]

References

  1. Wiseman, Andreas (October 9, 2024). "AGC, Anton & Fremantle Leaders Talk Hopes For 'Those About To Die' Season 2, 'Greenland 2' (And 3) & Oscar Contenders 'Maria' & 'Queer' — Zurich Summit". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved October 9, 2024.
  2. Yossman, K. J. (May 9, 2024). "'Greenland: Migration': Lionsgate Boards Gerard Butler Action Thriller From Anton and STX Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety . Retrieved May 9, 2024.
  3. Norman, Dalton (February 16, 2024). "Greenland: Migration Cast, Story Details & Everything We Know About The Disaster Movie Sequel". Screen Rant . Retrieved April 30, 2024.
  4. Fuge, Jonathan (May 18, 2023). "Greenland 2 Setting & Details Revealed by Director, Finds Gerard Butler Surviving the Post-Apocalypse". MovieWeb . Retrieved April 30, 2024.
  5. Rubin, Rebecca (July 6, 2021). "Gerard Butler's 'Greenland' Sequel Sells to STX in Huge $75 Million Deal". Variety . Retrieved April 30, 2024.
  6. Hayes, Dade; D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 2, 2022). "STX Puts Gerard Butler 'Greenland' Sequel Into Bankruptcy Protection As It Looks To Firm Up Acquisition By The Najafi Companies". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved April 30, 2024.
  7. Welk, Brian (June 14, 2021). "'Greenland' Sequel Set With Gerard Butler, Morena Baccarin to Return". TheWrap . Retrieved April 30, 2024.
  8. Wiseman, Andreas (February 15, 2024). "'Greenland' Sequel 'Migration' Confirmed To Start Filming In April With Gerard Butler & Morena Baccarin". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  9. Lutz, John (April 28, 2024). "Gerard Butler's Long-Awaited 'Greenland' Sequel Finally Begins Filming This Week". Collider . Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  10. "Morena Baccarin Reveals the Surprising Physical Toll 'Greenland's Sequel Has Taken". www.collider.com. August 18, 2024. Retrieved August 22, 2024.